Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Cherokee Trail Veterinary Hospital, PA; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free virtual mental health for your in

Medical, dental, vision, and life insu

CE allowance + paid CE time

Uniform allowance

Pet care discounts for your personal

PTO, floating holidays, parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Encore Vet Group library access

401(k) with up to 5% company match

Job summary

Harbor Point Animal Hospital in Mooresville, NC is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced, caring team. This full-time role offers day shifts with 10-hour days, rotating weekends, and holiday coverage.

The successful candidate will assist in surgery, monitor anesthesia, place catheters, draw blood, and communicate clearly with clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• A Veterinary Assistant or Credentialed Veterinary Technician with a passion for patient care and a commitment to excellence.
• 1-2 years hands-on veterinary experience.
• Confidence in catheter placement, blood draws, and sample collection.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgery, monitor anesthesia, run diagnostics, and support dental cleanings
• Place catheters, draw blood, and collect samples
• Communicate clearly with clients and colleagues throughout patient care
• Work alongside the team in a collaborative, hands-on environment
• Apply Fear Free handling techniques to keep pets calm and comfortable

Skills

Vet experience

Catheter placement

Blood draws

Fear Free handling

Client communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

The skilled hands behind every exam. The heart of our clinical team.

Harbor Point Animal Hospital isn't just a veterinary hospital, it's a tight-knit team of animal lovers, caretakers, and passionate professionals who show up every day to make a difference. We've been AAHA-accredited since 2017 and were recently named the 2025 AAHA Accredited Practice of the Year, and we're growing. As AHHA 2025 practice of the year, we pride ourselves on delivering gold-standard care while making every client and patient feel seen, heard, and valued.

We're searching for an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our team full-time and bring even more heart, expertise, and skill to our practice. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day makes a difference, we might be the perfect match.

What You'll Do

• Assist in surgery, monitor anesthesia, run diagnostics, and support dental cleanings
• Place catheters, draw blood, and collect samples
• Communicate clearly with clients and colleagues throughout patient care
• Work alongside the team in a collaborative, hands-on environment
• Apply Fear Free handling techniques to keep pets calm and comfortable

What We're Looking For

• A Veterinary Assistant or Credentialed Veterinary Technician with a passion for patient care and a commitment to excellence
• 1-2 years hands on veterinary experience
• Confidence in catheter placement, blood draws, and sample collection
• Someone who thrives in a collaborative environment where every voice matters
• Ready to grow in a practice that invests in your development

Bonus points if you:

• Are familiar with Fear Free Handling
• Love speaking with clients about their pet's care
• Are a team player always looking to learn and teach

Schedule

• Full-time, Day shift
• 10-hour shifts
• Rotating weekends
• Holiday coverage as part of the rotation

Why JoinHarbor Point Animal Hospital?

We treat every pet like family and every team member like gold. Our full-service hospital combines cutting-edge medicine, AAHA-accredited standards of care, and a genuine sense of compassion, and we're equipped with the tools and resources needed to do your best work. In 2023, we were honored with a Lake Normy Award from Lake Norman Publications, recognizing our commitment to the pets and families we serve. Here, it's not just about what we do, it's how we do it: relationships over transactions, teamwork over ego, and curiosity, learning, and leveling up together.

Not from around here?

No problem! We are located in beautiful Mooresville, close to many coffee shops, walkable parks, and a large variety of restaurants to check out on break.

The Perks + Benefits

We believe you should feel as supported as you make our clients feel. We offer:

• Competitive pay, based on experience
• Free virtual mental health for your household (ages 13+)
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Generous CE allowance + paid CE time
• Uniform allowance
• Pet care discounts for your personal pets
• PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
• Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources
• A 401(k) with up to 5% company match.

Harbor Point Animal Hospital is proud to be partnered by Encore Vet Group – see what that means for you: www.encorevet.com

Encore Vet Group is acommunity of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care.We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine.Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients.

Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love —caring for animals while advancing your career.